Work and Power

Front

What is the formula for work?

Back

Work = force x distance

Front

What does work transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

If you push a cart with a force of 60 N for 2 m, how much work have you done?

Back

120 J

Front

What is done when a force acts on an object and the object moves in the direction of the force?

Back

Work

Front

What is the rate at which work is done?

Back

Power

Front

What unit is used to measure work?

Back

Joule (J)

Front

What is the unit of power?

Back

Watt (W)

Front

How is power calculated?

Back

Power = Work / Time

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is the relationship between work and energy?

Back

Work done on an object results in a change in energy.